Internal tools are custom software applications that are built for internal users in an organization. These applications mostly have CRUD functionality and are built by engineers for users like sales, support, finance, HR, engineering, and everyone in between. For example, here is an example of a tool we made to engage with our users using … continue reading The post Internal apps - the (often) neglected child of software development appeared first on SD Times.

If you're a web designer or some other type of creative professional, sooner or later you will need to showcase your expertise on a global stage, which is only possible through an online portfolio. A […] The post Pro Tips to Create a World-Class Design Portfolio (With Examples) appeared first on DesignM.ag.

Airbyte is a data integration platform that runs in the cloud and replicates data. It enables users to get their data pipelines running in minutes with either pre-built or custom connectors from the Airbyte UI, API or CLI. Developers simply need to authenticate their sources and get connectors that adapt to schema or API changes. … continue reading The post SD Times Open-Source Project of the Week: Airbyte appeared first on SD Times.

Everybody wants to become the best in their industry offline, as well as online. For example, if you're selling baby clothes online, then you probably want to be the best selling or the most appreciated eShop. If you have a travel blog, you definitely want to be an influencer for other travelers. Also, if your...

This week's Designer News (N.337) includes Vanilla Javascript Repo, Wireframe Bookmarklet, Web Designer's Checklist, Flexbox CSS Framework, and much more. The post Weekly News for Designers (N.337) appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.

Wireframing is one of those design processes that happens organically and intentionally. How many times have you sketched an idea during a meeting? How many times have you created a presentable wireframe for a client meeting? Both types of wireframes are equally important parts of the design and iteration process. The latter takes a little […]

Learn how to code creative animations using SVG paths and the getPointAtLength() function. The post Animate Anything Along an SVG Path appeared first on Codrops.

It's interesting to see how user experience design advances now that we managed to understand what it means. I think artificial intelligence will become a huge part of user experience over time and that we will spend more time on developing clever integrations to third parties than developing our own "dumb" interfaces. That's why I find it interesting to see research on how services can use unified interfaces like text messaging apps to become more intelligent. Enjoy your weekend! Why reinvent everything and ship your own application when you could use a messaging app as input and output of your API instead? For example, a schedule for the next bus could be delivered to the user via a text, WhatsApp or Telegram message.The post Web Development Reading List #126: Clever Interfaces, An Open AMP Alternative And The Art Of Slow Growth appeared first on Smashing Magazine.

Whether you're new to the job or are an experienced designer, the anxiety of a new project can sometimes - often unexpectedly - cause us to freeze in our tracks. This creative paralysis sees us staring at a blank page, unable to come up with ideas, and the knowledge that time is slowly ticking away. […] The post Overcoming Blank Page Paralysis first appeared on Webdesigner Depot.

We’re not going to be discussing the benefits of using CSS animations, nor are we going to talk about whether or not JS animation is faster that CSS animation in... The post CSS Animation Tools, Frameworks & Tutorials appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.